Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Bridgwater Remembers
Hundreds of people gathered in Bridgwater on Sunday to honour the nation’s service men and women during the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The morning
Bridgwater Remembers
Hundreds of people gathered in Bridgwater on Sunday to honour the nation’s service men and women during the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The morning
News
Route1 celebrates volunteers supporting Somerset children and young people
Volunteers who give their time to support children and young people across Somerset have been celebrated at a special Route1 event at County Hall in
Review calls for stronger, coordinated support for adults experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage
The recommendations are contained in a report published today (11 November 2026) by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB), setting out the findings of a Safeguarding
Have your say on future funding for two Somerset support services
Somerset Council has launched two consultations inviting people to share their views on the future funding of services supporting families and people facing significant challenges.
Bridgwater Remembers
Hundreds of people gathered in Bridgwater on Sunday to honour the nation’s service men and women during the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations. The morning
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
November 2026
Planning Committee
December 2026
Amenities Committee
Finance and Corporate Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
November 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
